{"product_id":"indonesia-jellyfish-lake-maratua-water-villas","title":"INDONESIA: JELLYFISH LAKE \u0026 MARATUA WATER VILLAS","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e🏝️ INDONESIA: JELLYFISH LAKE \u0026amp; MARATUA WATER VILLAS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e📅 Fixed Date: June 10 – 22 (13 Days \/ 12 Nights)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e📋 EXPEDITION OVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Derawan Archipelago, hidden off the coast of East Kalimantan (Borneo), is home to one of the most exclusive and visually stunning marine environments in the Coral Triangle. This expedition is based in an ultra-premium resort featuring luxury \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"246\"\u003eWater Villas built directly over the turquoise sea of Maratua Atoll\u003c\/b\u003e. This itinerary offers a mind-blowing combination of extreme pelagic action—including adrenaline-fueled drift dives with schools of barracudas and massive manta rays—alongside a journey to Kakaban Island's secret interior lake to swim with millions of stingless jellyfish. It is the ultimate luxury adventure for couples, divers, and high-end travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRendezvous Point:\u003c\/b\u003e Jakarta International Airport (CGK) -\u0026gt; Connecting flight to Berau (BEAU)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiving Logistics:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 oceanic\/channel\/night dives (Reef hook required for currents)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Maximum 12 guests (High-Ticket Luxury Tier)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e🗺️ DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🛫 DAY 1: Journey to the Edge of Borneo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e The expedition crew meets at Jakarta International Airport (CGK) for our domestic flight to Berau in East Borneo. Upon landing, we transfer to a premium hotel in Berau for an evening of rest and relaxation. Welcome dinner featuring Indonesian-Bornean specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e🛥️ DAY 2: VIP Speedboat Transfer to your Water Villa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e After breakfast, we take a scenic 2-hour VIP cruise on our private high-speed speedboat across the Celebes Sea directly to Maratua Atoll. Arrive at our luxury resort and check into your private Water Villa built right over the crystal-clear ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEvening:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy sunset drinks on your villa's private deck, followed by an evening briefing and a fresh seafood welcome dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e🐢 DAY 3: House Reef Check-Dive \u0026amp; Overwater Spa Ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (2 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Morning check-dives at the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eMaratua House Reef\u003c\/i\u003e right beneath your villa. Pristine hard coral coverage, vibrant reef life, and your first encounter with the island's resident green sea turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers (Snorkel \u0026amp; Spa):\u003c\/b\u003e Guided snorkeling right from the resort’s stairs into the turquoise lagoon, followed by your first luxury massage out on the overwater spa pavilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e🦈 DAY 4: Big Fish Country – The Maratua Channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Diving the world-famous \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eMaratua Channel (Big Fish Country)\u003c\/i\u003e. This is a high-energy channel dive where we hook into the reef edge in the current to watch massive schools of hundreds of Barracudas, schooling Eagle Rays, and passing Grey Reef Sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers (Snorkel \u0026amp; Spa):\u003c\/b\u003e Relaxation on the private powdery white sandspit of the atoll. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and shallow snorkeling in the calm lagoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e🪼 DAY 5: THE KAKABAN JELLYFISH EXPEDITION (The Main Event)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone (Joint Marine Safari):\u003c\/b\u003e Today we depart for the mystical Kakaban Island. We hike into the island's interior to reach a prehistoric marine lake surrounded by dense mangrove forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Experience:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyone enters the water with mask and snorkel to swim among \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003emillions of completely stingless, colorful Jellyfish\u003c\/b\u003e (four distinct species). Due to millions of years of isolation, these jellyfish have lost their stinging abilities. A truly surreal, bucket-list lifetime experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e🐋 DAY 6: Manta Run – The Giants of Sangalaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Heading out to Sangalaki Island, a renowned global hotspot and cleaning station for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eGigantic Oceanic Manta Rays\u003c\/b\u003e. Dive \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eManta Run\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eManta Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e to watch these 5-meter majestic creatures glide gracefully around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers (Snorkel \u0026amp; Conservation):\u003c\/b\u003e Guided snorkeling from the surface alongside the feeding Manta Rays. Followed by a land visit to the Sangalaki Sea Turtle Conservation Center to learn about turtle egg protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e🐢 DAY 7: Turtle Traffic \u0026amp; Macro Hidden Gems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Diving \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eTurtle Traffic\u003c\/i\u003e—a dive site hosting dozens of giant green sea turtles resting on the coral ledges. Followed by an afternoon macro dive to look for pygmy seahorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers (Snorkel \u0026amp; Spa):\u003c\/b\u003e Private Indonesian culinary class at the resort’s overwater restaurant, learning to cook traditional Bornean fish dishes with fresh ginger and coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e🦐 DAY 8: The Abyssal Walls of Kakaban\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (3 Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Returning to Kakaban Island to dive its external sheer vertical drop-offs, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eKakaban Wall\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"25,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eBarracuda Point\u003c\/i\u003e. Exceptional 40-meter visibility plunging down into the deep blue Celebes Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers (Snorkel \u0026amp; Spa):\u003c\/b\u003e A full day of pure luxury and overwater spa pampering, including a local sea-salt body scrub and a second premium massage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e🐬 DAY 9: The Private Island Safari\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (2 Morning Dives):\u003c\/b\u003e Two final deep wall dives around the outer pinnacles to capture wide-angle reef shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🎒 Premium Add-on: Derawan Night Turtle Tracking.\u003c\/b\u003e An evening boat excursion to observe wild sea turtles nesting on the pristine, remote beaches under the moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e🛑 DAY 10: Final Sunsets \u0026amp; Start of No-Fly Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDivers (1 Morning Dive):\u003c\/b\u003e One final shallow macro dive at 9:00 AM to safely conclude the underwater itinerary, starting the 24-hour No-Fly countdown. Afternoon spent carefully washing and packing dive gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNon-Divers:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunset deck yoga and meditation session followed by a casual sea kayaking circuit around the resort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e A grand overwater farewell gala dinner featuring a fresh seafood feast, premium cocktails, and a presentation of the best photos and videos captured during the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e🏙️ DAY 11: Return Journey to Balikpapan or Jakarta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"31,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e The No-Fly window concludes. Private speedboat transfer back to Berau, followed by our flights to Balikpapan or Jakarta. Check-in at a luxury 5-star hotel in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e🏛️ DAY 12: Mandatory Terrestrial Day – Cultural Hub Tour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"33,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e A relaxed city day to unwind. Enjoy an afternoon dedicated to high-end shopping for famous Indonesian South Sea pearls, premium local coffees, and traditional handicrafts. Final group celebration dinner at a fine-dining restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e🛫 DAY 13: Homeward Bound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e Private transfer to the international terminal for your flights back home to Europe. End of services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CoralTriangle","offers":[{"title":"Certified Diver \/ Overwater Water Villa (Sharing)","offer_id":53027884892507,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Certified Diver \/ Single Villa Supplement","offer_id":53027884925275,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Non-Diver \/ Companion \/ Overwater Water Villa (Sharing)","offer_id":53027884958043,"sku":null,"price":4100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Non-Diver \/ Companion \/ Single Villa Supplement","offer_id":53027884990811,"sku":null,"price":5100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/coraltriangle.eu\/products\/indonesia-jellyfish-lake-maratua-water-villas","provider":"CoralTriangle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}